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International Postage Meter Stamp Catalog/Faroe Islands

Before 1975 all meters used in the Faeroe Islands had Denmark franks. Starting in 1975 meters with distinct Faeroe Islands franks came into use although some meters remained unchanged for several years. The stamps are grouped according to Danish or Faeroe inscription:

Upright frank with crown at top and simulated-perforation outer border.

“DANMARK” reads up at left, and “KGL POST” reads down at right.

The letter “D” is found in small boxes in each corner.

Meter number “N446” at bottom center.

Value figures above “ØRE” at center.

Values: 005, 010, 020, 030, 050

Although the frank is inscribed “DANMARK” and is similar in appearance to Denmark Group A stamp types, the design is unique and was used only in the Faeroes and only with this one machine. The meter was brought to the Faroe Islands by British occupation forces and installed at the Thorshavn Post Office in May of 1943. It was removed from service in June of the following year when the British forces evacuated from the Islands. After the war the machine was sold to FØROYA BANKI.

NOTE: DENMARK Types A7, B1, B2, B6, C3 and possibly others were used in the Faeroe Islands as well as in Denmark. Faeroe use of these stamps can be identified only by the town mark. Examples are worth a premium over the same stamps with Denmark town names.